Sharing metagenomics data is essential for reproducibility and large-scale analysis. Yet the process is often complex and time consuming. Researchers have developed subMG, a tool that streamlines submission of metagenomics datasets to the European Nucleotide Archive.
The tool brings together files and metadata in a single workflow. It supports sequencing reads, assemblies, genome bins and metagenome-assembled genomes.
subMG automates many of the manual steps required for submission. This reduces technical barriers and saves time for researchers. It is available as both a command line tool and a graphical interface. Clear documentation and example workflows support different user needs.
By making data submission easier, subMG encourages more complete and consistent data sharing. This strengthens reproducibility and supports large-scale comparative studies.
The tool contributes to more FAIR metagenomics data, improving accessibility and reuse across the scientific community.
Published by Tom Tubbesing and colleagues in 2025. Read the full article here.